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Academic Reading Format Preferences Among Syrian Medical Students: A Cross-Institutional Survey.

Shahd Almansour¹, Raghad Farhat², Monaf Almansour¹

¹Faculty of Medicine, Homs University, Homs, Syrian Arab Republic.

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Summary

Syrian medical students overwhelmingly prefer printed academic materials, especially for longer texts, citing better focus and recall. Educational planning should consider these preferences alongside digital integration, acknowledging local access challenges.

Keywords:

Print vs. digital Syria academic reading preferences digital divide hybrid learning medical education

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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Digital Learning
Academic Publishing

Background:

Global trend towards digital education contrasts with persistent student preference for print.
Syrian higher education faces challenges due to conflict and variable digital access.
Understanding reading format preferences is crucial for effective educational planning in Syria.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine academic reading format preferences among Syrian undergraduate medical students.
To investigate self-reported reading behaviors and language-related influences on format choice.
To inform educational resource planning in Syrian medical institutions.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional survey of 2,201 undergraduate medical students across Syrian universities.
Utilized an adapted Arabic version of the Academic Reading Format International Study (ARFIS) questionnaire.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, multivariable logistic regression, and ANOVA.

Main Results:

81.1% of students preferred printed academic materials, with stronger preference for longer texts.
Students reported better perceived focus (79.9%) and recall (72.1%) with print.
Despite digital use, 71.2% printed digital materials; print preference varied for foreign-language texts.

Conclusions:

Syrian medical students' strong preference for print, particularly for longer texts and perceived cognitive benefits, should guide resource allocation.
Digital integration strategies must consider local context, student access, and the persistent role of print.
Further research is needed to objectively assess learning effectiveness and the impact of digital access barriers.